BOTTEGA VENETA Women's Footwear Designer

Summary

Job Family Group Description - Design / Creative:
This Group Job Family gathers jobs relating which coordinate and manage creative activities in designing and defining products, styles, research and development of collections. Creates identities for our brands.

Job Family Description -Design:
Envisages and defines style decisions for our collections, brand image and any product related to our stores. Works closely with other departments to ensure brand image is aligned.

Sub-Job Family Description - Design:
Envisages and defines style decisions for our collections, brand image and any product related to our stores. Works closely with other departments to ensure brand image is aligned.

Job Description

About us

Bottega Veneta – Inspiring individuality with innovative craftsmanship since 1966. Creativity lies at the heart of all that we do. Born in Vicenza the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a truly global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products, Bottega Veneta is as much of a feeling as it is an aesthetic.

How will you contribute?

As a Women’s Footwear Designer, you will report to the Footwear Design Director.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting in-depth iconographic and material research.
• Designing original concepts, shapes and volumes, and translating them into clear and impactful design proposals.
• Producing high-quality sketches, digital renderings and presentations using Procreate, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Supporting the full development cycle: from initial ideas to prototype reviews.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and maintaining up-to-date design boards in line with calendar milestones.
  
  

You will collaborate closely with:

• The Footwear Design team to build coherent seasonal narratives and collections.
• Product Development, Merchandising, Technical teams to ensure feasibility, construction quality and alignment with brand identity.
  
  

Who are you?

• A designer with at least 5-6 years of experience in footwear design (luxury, contemporary or high-end sportswear), with strong sensitivity to shape, volume and materials.
• Proficient in Procreate, Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with mock-ups or 3D tools is a plus.
• Deep understanding of footwear construction and an eye for detail and proportion.
• Creative, rigorous, and able to work autonomously within demanding calendars.
• Curious, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to the excellence of Italian craftsmanship.
• English and Italian fluency required; French is a plus.
  
  

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2026-01-16

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Bottega Veneta S.R.L